Helping individuals and families plan with confidence and keep the support they need as their income grows
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Introducing The Benefits Project
The Benefits Project helps individuals and families in Monroe County understand their benefits and how income changes (like a raise, a new job, or extra work hours) may affect them.
The goal is simple: make benefits information clear and accessible, so you can plan with confidence and keep more of what you earn.
Led by Action for a Better Community (ABC), policymakers, and funders, the project brings together volunteers and advocates to improve how the benefits system works for everyone.
Moving Past the "Benefits Cliff"
One of the biggest challenges individuals and families face is the "benefits cliff" - when even a small raise or extra hours can cause a sudden loss of support. This drop often leaves families stuck, earning more but struggling to cover basic needs.
The Benefits Project partners with policymakers, researchers, and local organizations to change that. Through tools, education, and advocacy, the project helps people plan ahead, protect what they've earned, and move forward without losing the essential support they rely on.
What Does The Benefits Project Do?
Shows how income changes affect benefits so individuals and families can plan with confidence
Provides a private, simple calculator to estimate eligibility and changes
Connects individuals and families with local organizations for one-on-one support
Shares updates on laws and policies that could impact benefits
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Everything you need to check your benefits, find help, and plan your next steps - all in one place. Trusted by local agencies and used by individuals and families, our benefits calculator helps 79% of users feel more confident about their future.
